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Oral Bisphosphonates and Osteoporosis: Good News for Your Jaw

Taking bisphosphonates has long been considered to pose some risk -- though relatively uncommon -- of necrosis of the jaw, in which the bones in the mouth are unable to heal normally, after oral surgery for example. While intravenous bisphosphonates are the kind most associated with this side effect, the latest research suggests that oral... Read moreChevron
posted 01/04/2008, comments (0)|
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Update on My Osteoporosis Concerns: Height Changes and Portable Bone Scans

A couple months back I wrote about how at my annual check-up, the nurse measured my height as a quarter-inch less than the year before. Then a couple a weeks ago I had my bone density checked by a portable scanning device. (Yes, the same one several doctors I've interviewed have said is unreliable - but I was curious anyhow!)  It said I... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2007, comments (0)|
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Male Osteoporosis

Q: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall in his house. He was told that it happened because his bones were very thin. How is this possible? I thought this only happens to women.   Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. In reality, 30% of all hip fractures occur in men. If... Read moreChevron
posted 11/09/2007, comments (0)|
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Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

There is exciting news in the field of osteoporosis. A new medication was FDA approved last month. Is this medication right for you?   A novel approach for the treatment of osteoporosis has just been approved by the FDA. It is called Reclast (Zoledronic acid). This revolutionary medication is a once a year, 15 minute infusion, which will... Read moreChevron
posted 09/13/2007, comments (114)|
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DEXA Scan Results

I wanted let all of you know about my scan results.  My T-score in my spine is -4.2, my left hip -3.4.  My doctor scheduled me an appointment with a Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in metabolic diseases of the spine.  He is the director of the Louisiana Spine Institute and is also a professor for LSU Hospital.   This... Read moreChevron
posted 08/29/2007, comments (3)|
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